Ed Mizzi, former president of Hamilton-Centre and heckuva all-round great guy has been honoured like few others.
He is now an asteroid.
Indeed, look up at night ... far, far, away ... and there his is ... in all his glory ... wave at him ....
Ed .... how are you gonna top this one ... like, have a new grandchild or something, eh???
Best
Jeff
PS: Attached is the International Astronomical Union Bulletin which includes this announcement. Look on page 8.
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(10492) Mizzi = 1986 QZ1
Discovery: 1986-08-28 / H. Debehogne / La Silla / 809
Edward Michael Mizzi (b. 1953) is a retired teacher and amateur astronomer who served as
President of RASC Hamilton Centre, administered the club's equipment loan program and
developed an introductory course called NOVA. Mizzi has also contributed to public outreach in
Ontario, including neighborhood events, a children's camp, libraries, and school classes.
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PPS: Just saw the duplication ... dang ... ah well, Ed's definitely worth it ....!!